Explore topic-wise MCQs in Symmetric Ciphers.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Symmetric Ciphers knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following represent the tweak?

A. j
B. i
C. alpha
D. alpha<sup>j</sup>
Answer» C. alpha
2.

What is the size of the XTS-AES key?

A. 1024 bits
B. 64 bits
C. 512 bits
D. 128 bits
Answer» D. 128 bits
3.

XTS-AES mode of operation is a better version of

A. OFB
B. CFB
C. CTR
D. ECB
Answer» E.
4.

A tweak is used in XTS-AES mode to provide a different output for the same input PT and same key.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The purpose of a tweak in XTS-AES mode is to

A. secure the public key
B. provide security
C. provide variability
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» D. all of the mentioned
6.

Which mode of operation has the worst error propagation among the following?

A. OFB
B. CFB
C. CBC
D. ECB
Answer» E.